A vaccine (shot or nasal mist) to protect against H1N1 flu is expected to be available in mid to late October. The CDC has made recommendations for a voluntary H1N1 vaccination effort to help lessen the severity of the upcoming flu season. It is expected that once all flu vaccines have been delivered there will be enough for anyone to get the flu shot if they want. The initial shipment of vaccine will be limited and will be offered to the following individuals who are most at risk of complications from the H1N1 flu:
- Pregnant women
- People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
- Health care and emergency medical services personnel
- Persons between the ages of 6 months through 24 years of age
People from ages 25 through 64 years who are at higher risk for H1N1 because of chronic health disorders (ie: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma) or compromised immune systems
Please check back frequently as more information will be available on how and where you can get the H1N1 vaccination.
The H1N1 vaccine does not protect against the Seasonal Flu.
